Will cloud cover impact lunar eclipse viewing in Louisiana? What the sky cover forecast says

On the night of March 13, a lunar eclipse, or “Blood Moon,” will be viewable throughout the U.S.

In Louisiana, the lunar eclipse will begin at 10:37 p.m., with totality occurring at 1:26 a.m. and concluding at 2:31 a.m.

However, cloud coverage and weather conditions may make viewing the lunar eclipse a bit more difficult.

Cloud coverage in the U.S. during the lunar eclipse

Cloudy and/or rainy weather could obstruct viewing for the lunar eclipse on Thursday night, however, a new cloud forecast shows the best spots for observing the eclipse.

Despite a March storm rolling through and causing come cloud coverage, forecasts show that there will still be some prime viewing spots for the eclipse.

The worst places to see the eclipse, where cloud cover is to be extensive, are likely to be in the Far West, the Rockies and North-Central U.S., according to AccuWeather meteorologist Tom Kines, USA Today reported.

The best places to see the lunar eclipse, where cloud coverage is said to be minimal, will likely be Texas, the Ohio Valley and Southern Florida. Skies are also expected to be clear in regions of the Central Plains, specifically Oklahoma, Kansas and Missouri, reported USA Today.

Cloud coverage in Louisiana during lunar eclipse

At 11 p.m. on Thursday, March 13, cloud coverage in Louisiana will range from 31% being the lowest and 61% being the highest.

In North Louisiana, cloud coverage will range from 50% to 61%, according to the U.S. National Weather Service forecast.

In South Louisiana, cloud coverage will range from 31% to 44%, according to U.S. National Weather Service’s forecast.

Presley Bo Tyler is a reporter for the Louisiana Deep South Connect Team for Gannett/USA Today. Find her on X @PresleyTyler02 and email at PTyler@Gannett.com